Pieces from the same opera are grouped together in this set, beginning with the famous drinking song from La traviata: 'Libiamo', followed by other popular favorites from La traviata, Rigoletto and II trovatore. Also included are the swaggering "La donna e mobile' and the powerful Anvil Chorus. The first CD concludes with extracts from two earlier operas: Nabucco, from which comes the poignant Chorus of Hebrew Slaves, and Macbeth, which provides one of Verdi's most impressive soprano scenes in which the scheming Lady Macbeth calls on the powers of evil to assist her in murdering Kin Duncan. The second CD opens with well-know arias and choruses from Verdi's later operas including Un balo in mashera, La forza del destino, Don Carlo and Aida. The collection ends with extracts from Verdi's final two operas both Shakespearian settings: the powerful drama Otello and the sunny comedy Falstaff.